Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $38,240 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $59,160
National median $54,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $36,200
    50th (median)
    $38,240
    75th
    $44,840
    90th
    $59,160

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,130
    District of Columbia $101,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $88,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,620

    Nearby metros — Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,210
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $67,300
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $65,750
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,320
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,580
    Anchorage, AK $59,600

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Asheville, NC is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.61 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Asheville, NC is 29.4% below the national median of $54,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Asheville?

    Entry-level Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,200.